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Besk and Fear + Fear and Besk

2010-04-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

I caught 2 new pieces done by graffiti artists Besk UCA LOD and Fear UTI DCV. The first one was done in March and the 2nd was finished last weekend.

No I am not stocking them. I just happened to be at the right wall at the right time.

Besk LOD UCA + Fear UTI DCV

Besk LOD UCA

Fear UTI DCV

UCA UTI

Fear UTI DCV + Besk LOD UCA

Fear - in progress

Besk - in progress

Fear

Fear UTI DCV

Fear - detail

Besk

Besk UCA LOD

Besk detail

Kill The System

2010-04-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Check out this great monochrome production. No multi-colors to hide behind. Just pure skills. This was done by KTS (K2S) and STN crews. The graffiti artists involved were Defer, Pack, Felon and Gabe 88.

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Kill The System - KTS Graffiti Production

Video - Dcypher DTR - Los Angeles Graffiti

2010-04-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

We filmed Dcypher DTR in Echo Park paint a truck. Watch as he skillfully transforms the truck from being covered with gang tags to a work of art.

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

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Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Dcypher DTR Graffiti Video

Psyte - Boxing Gym

2010-04-23T07:32:00.000-07:00

Psyte sent us pictures from the latest project he worked on. This is for a boxing gym located in Hawthorne Los Angeles. For more of Psyte's work check out HengOne.com

Psyte - Boxing Gym

Psyte - Boxing Gym

Psyte - Boxing Gym

Psyte - Boxing Gym

If you have not seen this, we filmed Psyte a few months ago. We also have future videos planned with him. More coming soon!

The $tatus Faction - Billboard Modification

2010-04-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Our friends from T$F (The $tatus Faction) did a little billboard modification this week. LA vs T$F - The rivalry renewed. Thanks to ThirdOne for the pictures.

LA - The $tatus Faction

TNT STK Collaboration - Los Angeles Graffiti

2010-04-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Cleo for the pictures. Recently TNT and STK crew did a collaboration in a downtown Los Angeles wareheouse. The graffiti artists involved were:

TNT - Dure, Siege, Skerp, Moz, Cleo
STK - This, Amek, Futer, Oreo, Base
USC TCB - Hert
Plantrees from San Francisco

Siege TNT USC + Skerp TNT + Cleo TNT - Teamin up since 1985

Amek STK + Futer STK + This STK + Base STK

TNT STK

Drue USC TNT

This STK

Mozer TNT

Hert USC TCB

Oreo STK

The Tree

April 2010 - Los Angeles Freeway Graffiti Report

2010-04-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

Despite the constant buffing, the beefed up anti-graffiti patrols, the Los Angeles freeways are continuing to be bombed with graffiti. Here is a small sample of what's happening. Most of these are concentrated around the downtown LA areas.

Pope - Los Angeles Freeway Graffiti

Epic + Poser - Los Angeles Freeway Graffiti

Epic

Poser

THC - Chore Afex Arpen - LA River seen from the 5 freeway - Thanks to Arpen for the picture (Check out her flickr for more)

Neel NGU LOK

Clubs NGU LOK

Meka

Dema + Mager

Dema + Mager

Meck OCP

Meck OCP

Meka

Keyps OCP

Pope

Beef

Remik Werks HND

Werk NHD

Remik NHD

The Cats on the 110 Freeway

Team Molotow - Bacon & Artchild HSA

2010-04-20T20:50:00.001-07:00

We got some pictures from team Molotow from Toronto, Canada. It features graffiti artists Bacon and Artchild HSA.

Bacon and Artchild

Bacon and Artchild

Bacon and Artchild

Bacon and Artchild

Mers CBS + Clown - Welcome to the Jungle

2010-04-20T06:25:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you see a production and you just can't stop looking at it. This is one of those superbly executed pieces. Thanks to 14-2-1 for the picture.

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Mers CBS + Clown TITS

Cats - The Last Ones?

2010-04-19T07:48:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures the same day that the Los Angeles CBS 2 News report came out that Midzt was arrested in connection with the cat tagging. The news report labeled Midzt as a "serial tagger of cats", but we all know that the police arrested the wrong person. The cats have caught the attention of the LA police department and they had to put the blame on someone.

These cats were a great addition to the gray and dirty LA freeways. They brightened the days of many commuters stuck on our congested freeways. Unfortunately, these group of cats will probably be the last ones that we will see. LA will surely miss them!

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - The last ones? - LA Graffiti

Cats - Midzt tag - He was wrongly accused of painting the cats

Still Kicking Ass - SKA Crew Graffiti Production

2010-04-16T06:59:00.000-07:00

The great SKA graffiti production that was in Downtown Los Angeles in 2009 has been
redone. From what I heard the production was actually dissed. Not 100% sure about that. This time the piece is more monochrome where the last one was really colorful.

SKA Crew - Still Kicking Ass - Arts District Los Angeles

SKA - The piece beforehand - See a lot more detailed pictures

"Still" - SKA

"Kicking" - SKA

"Ass" - SKA

SKA - detail

"Still" - SKA

"Kicking" - SKA

"Ass" - SKA

SKA

SKA Crew - Still Kicking Ass - Arts District Los Angeles

Police Wrongly Arrest Serial Cat Tagger - Free Midzt!

2010-04-15T07:44:00.001-07:00

In Los Angeles, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Midzt gets arrested for being a "serial taggger of cats." Sources tell us that the police have gotten the wrong person.

Here is the news story from CBS news.

You might have seen the "cat" tags all over downtown Los Angeles.

They're on buildings and on freeways.

They're the faces of cats.

They might seem cute but they cost taxpayers a lot of money.

Wearing cuffs, Andy Rios says deputies have the wrong guy - so he won't take credit for these "cats."

"That's not me painting them," Rios told CBS 2/KCAL 9 reporter Rita Garcia Wednesday.

Tagged all over buildings and freeways recently, it's already cost taxpayers more than $15,000 to clean up.

Only CBS 2/KCAL 9's camera was there as the 29-year-old was arrested at work.

He's a part time graphic artist for a skate shop and denies ever using city property as a canvas.

But according to deputies after a search warrant, evidence paints a different picture

"He left items in his apartment that were...identical to what he's done in the community and the unlawful vandalism," said Lt. Erik Rubel with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The alleged tagger's signature mark - a cat print, was found in the window.

"What he has done is the symbols, the cats and faces, so it took a little bit to identify who he was," Rubel said.

Deputies tracked him down through the nickname "midtz" and turns out he was evicted from his apartment months prior to deputies serving their warrants.

But with the help of tipsters, detectives arrested Rios.

Rios continues to maintain his innocence.

"The restitution is the key because that's reimbursing taxpayers for all the damage he's done and that should be foremost in any sediment with him and convictions he might face in the future," Rubel said.

Andy Rios faces several counts of felony vandalism.

While he didn't reveal the meaning behind his art if in fact it's his, investigators believe he did it to gain notoriety and he chooses his locations based on the high volume of traffic and visibility.

The Flesh Statue

2010-04-15T07:15:00.000-07:00

This book is a coming of age story about a young man in Long Beach Califonia. The cover was designed by Jaber.

For more information and to purchase the book visit U.L. Harper's website.

Video: Mers CBS LORDS - The trains!!

2010-04-14T07:41:00.001-07:00

We filmed graffiti artists, Eyes AUB LSD, Owie AUB and Mers CBS last month painting a train. Monday we released Eyes painting. Tuesday we released Owie painting. Today we are showing Mers painting.

Mers CBS LORDS

Daytime - Mers CBS LORDS - Photo Courtesy of Spencer 14-2-1

Video: Owie AUB - The trains!!

2010-04-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

We filmed graffiti artists, Eyes AUB LSD, Owie AUB and Mers CBS last month painting a train. Yesterday we released Eyes painting. This video shows Owie painting. Tomorrow we will show Mers.

Owie AUB

Daytime - Owie AUB - Photo Courtesy of Spencer 14-2-1

Video: Eyes AUB LSD - The trains!!

2010-04-12T08:39:00.000-07:00

We filmed graffiti artists, Eyes AUB LSD, Owie AUB and Mers CBS last month painting a train. This video shows Eyes painting. In the next 2 days, we will show Owie and Mers.

Eyes AUB LSD

Daytime - Eyes AUB LSD - Photo Courtesy of Spencer 14-2-1

Los Angeles MSK Production

2010-04-09T09:28:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to take a picture of this wall for a long time. Unfortunately, there were always cars parked right in front of it, as you can see in the picture below. In early March, I got lucky. There were no cars parked at all. (For those keeping track, this is the same wall that had Saber, Revok and Krush pieces on it.)

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Los Angeles MSK

Video Preview - Mers + Owie + Eyesr

2010-04-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

We are hard at work on releasing a new set of videos featuring Mers CBS, Owie AUB and Eyesr AUB LSD. The first video will drop next Monday.

The Freeways Are Full of Action

2010-04-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a small sample of what's happening on the Los Angeles freeways.

Team Hard Core - picture by Arpen (Check out her flickr for more)

Agre

Pope + Agre

Meka

LOVE Crew

LOVE Crew

Surfside Artillery - Saturday April 10 in Hermosa Beach

2010-04-07T08:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Xpres for the information.

Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 6PM to Midnight

Bo Bridges Gallery
1246 Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach CA 90254 Directions

Xpres Design, Hybrid Apparel & Bo Bridges Gallery present Surfside Artillery. Where chaos meets the coast. This is the 2nd annual group show. (see pictures from last year's Urban Artillery)

The show features works by:
Adam Hass, Adam Petrasek, Albert Blanchet, Andrea B. Nantes, Ant, Axis, Bea Ramirez, Benjamin Thomas, Cre8, Dead Beatnik, Donnie Rocker, Drast, Enkone, Esic, Explode,Fabian Rodriguez, Gavin Dogan, Hard Cory, Heng One, Hex LOD, Hiro, Humanzee, Ayeuh Rock, Iyan Anomolie, Jacqueline Sierra, Jimer, Jodi Thomas, Levi Gadson, Leigh Denham, Mark Dayap, Matt Williams, Maxx 242, Miner, Mireya Alonzo, Mr. Trixter, Mural, Nate Dino, Nic Nak, Olafe, Oscar Pancho, Phever, Rebuke, Rosie Gramajo, Ruben De Anda, Sandy Prisbell, Seth De Does, Shanks, Shawn McKinney, Skypage, Steven Ruiz, Susan Schwab, Thel, Tony Sylcott, Tyer, Tyson Rivera, William Borde, Xpres

CBS Show Recap - Video + Pictures - Part 2

2010-04-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

Here are the second set of pictures from the March 27, 2010 California Bomb Squad (CBS Crew) graffiti art show at Mic-City Arts Gallery. Be sure to check out part 1 as well.

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

1987 CBS

Axis CBS

Black CBS

Circus CBS

Craola CBS

Craola CBS

Craola CBS

Craola CBS

Dment CBS

Drast CBS

Drast CBS

Dytch CBS

Esel CBS

Esel CBS

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

Kasl CBS

Kasl CBS

Kasl CBS

Haste CBS DCT - One Man Graffiti Team

2010-04-06T16:44:00.000-07:00

Haste flexes his graffiti muscle as he sole handedly paints this large wall. Every inch of the wall showcases his talent. The wall is so seamless that it almost doesn't look like spray paint.

Haste CBS DCT

Haste - Before the final part is added

Haste - The final piece (the dog) is added

Haste CBS DCT

CBS by Haste

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

Haste CBS DCT

H - by Haste

A - by Haste

S - by Haste

T - by Haste

E - by Haste

Iz the Wiz Tribute in Hollywood

2010-04-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

Recently Rime MSK painted an Iz the Wiz tribute in Hollywood. Iz the Wiz, a New York graffiti artist, made famous by the Style Wars movie passed away in June of 2009. Thankfully, graffiti artists around the world are keeping his name alive by painting tribute pieces.

Risky by Revok + Ewok + Iz the Wiz by Rime

Iz the Wiz by Rime MSK

Iz the Wiz by Rime MSK (detail)

Ewok MSK HM

Ewok MSK HM (detail)

Risky by Revok MSK

Risky by Revok MSK (detail)

CBS Show Recap - Video + Pictures - Part 1

2010-04-02T08:45:00.000-07:00

On March 27, 2010, we attended the California Bomb Scquad (CBS crew) graffiti show at Mid-Ciy Arts Gallery.

The show featured works by many CBS crew members including: Anger, Atlas, Axis, Circus, Craola, Dytch, Phever, Haste, Hex, Kasl, Krash, Mers, Natoe, News, Plek, Rob One, Sram, Tyer and Xpres Here are the first set of pictures from the show. We will post the 2nd set real soon.

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

CBS Crew Art Show - Celebrating 26 Years Of Working Class Art!

Mers CBS

Mers CBS

Phever CBS LOD

CBS

Rasha CBS

Rasha CBS

Hex CBS

Tyer CBS

Tyer CBS

Tyer CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Xpres CBS

Boxo and Blue in Los Angeles Arts District

2010-04-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

Boxo and Blue in Los Angeles Arts District. This was painted around June of 2009.

Boxo - Earlier this year, we filmed Boxo - check out the video

Boxo (detail)

Blue (before final touches)

Blue One

Blue (Detail)

Blue (Detail)

Blue (Detail)